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Visitor Information
Whether you’re looking for stunning panoramic views, want to lose yourself in woodlands, or explore our wetlands, we have a diverse landscapes and habitats to experience. Here is the key information you need to know to help you make the most of your visit.
Getting here
Earth Trust, Little Wittenham, OX14 4QZ
Earth Trust sits at the edge of the village of Little Wittneham in Oxfordshire and is approximately a thirty-minute car journey from the city of Oxford or Reading.
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By car: Free car parking is available on site.
By bike: If you live close enough and are able to, please consider visiting by bike.
Little Wittenham is connected to Oxford and Didcot via the National Cycle Network #5 route. To view the Sustrans cycle route maps visit sustrans.org or plan your cycle journey with CycleStreets.net.
Bike racks are available at the Earth Trust Centre.
By public transport:
The closest bus stop is in Long Wittenham, currently served by the following bus routes:
D1 – Burcot – Clifton Hampden – Long Wittenham – Didcot operated by Going Forward Buses
95 – Didcot, Parkway Station – Culham, Science Centre operated by Thames Travel
The closest rail station is Didcot Parkway.
Car parking
Wittenham Clumps car park
Open 24 hours, free.
Best for access to Wittenham Clumps and Little Wittenham Wood.
Earth Trust Centre car park
Open during office hours 9-5, Mon-Fri, free.
Disabled bays
Coach parking for schools and pre-booked events
Best for access to Earth Trust Centre, Broad Arboretum and the ROLII walk
Neptune Wood car park
Open 24 hours, free.
Best for access to Neptune Wood and Paradise Wood. (Paradise Wood access is by arrangement only)
Electric Vehicles
We do not currently have electric vehicle charging facilities at Earth Trust Centre or the Clumps car park however we are hoping to address this during 2025. Find out where public EV charging points are in Oxfordshire and beyond using Zap Map. View a map and full details of Park and Charge fast EV charging hubs across Oxfordshire on the Park and Charge Oxfordshire website.
Refreshments
We do not currently have anywhere on site to buy food or drink, but there are plenty of great places to enjoy a picnic across our green spaces, so feel free to bring your own refreshments. Please remember to take all litter home with you.
Rubbish bins
Please help us look after our beautiful spaces, and keep them green for everyone, by taking your rubbish home with you. A huge thank you to all those who voluntarily litter-pick at our places.
Dogs at Earth Trust
Earth Trust is a great place to bring your dog, and they are welcome to join you in many areas. For more information visit Dogs at Earth Trust.
Visitor Safety
We want you to have the best possible – and natural – experience, so here are a few tips to help keep you and your family safe:
- Please remember, that when visiting a working farm like ours, there are inherent risks ranging from uneven ground and steep slopes to working tractors and deep water. Children and vulnerable adults must be supervised at all times.
- Please observe and following signs/notices and stick to footpaths across the site.
- Be aware of the environment you’re in and act accordingly e.g. wearing appropriate clothing for the weather conditions, taking extra care when walking on a slippery surface.
- Avoid wooded areas such as Little Wittenham Wood in high winds (over 30mph) as even healthy trees can fall or lose limbs in these conditions.
Foraging
Responsible foraging can be a way to meaningfully connect with the natural environment. However, as environmental stewards, we also recognise the need to ensure the sustainability of native plant and fungal species. Foraging is only permitted on Earth Trust land as part of a supervised course with approved partners, or if advance permission has been sought and granted directly from Earth Trust.
Drones
Please be aware that the use of drones is not permitted on any of green spaces. If you wish to film you will need permission and the relevant paperwork. Please see our drone policy for more information.
Thank you for helping us look after the beautiful spaces that we all love and cherish.